HID Retrofits

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BFC Automotive

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Thought I would chime in on this thread for anyone interested. It's a shame the new/updated vehicles still don't come with an HID setup. Projector headlights are an improvement - but still not where they should be like a genuine HID setup.

From reading along here with everyone's thoughts & attempts the HID kit in the halogen projectors can yield decent output - but the projectors still may need modification and tweaks to get the best output. At that point, it would likely be best to use a true HID projector.

On the high beam slots - even though they are standard halogen - this is ideal as they have no warm-up time like an HID bulb would (in a plug & play kit for example) and don't cause unnecessary glare or hot spots.

Pending fitment a bi-xenon projector may be available for use on these lights which would yield a huge improvement in low beam out put AND high beam output as it works with the standard halogen high beam for a double blast of light.

What I'd like to offer to anyone that's interested in a true HID projector upgrade and has the availability to send their housings in off the vehicle is a 50% off deal. Since this could be the first set done for members on here - it would be a great opportunity to see what fits, functions best and can offer a true HID lighting solution. :gay:

This is first come first serve and is half off of an entire build (components & labor). Our services/info thread HERE for anyone interested - please fee free to PM me or contact us directly :: Contact Form
 

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Ok so I attempted to install the TRS kit today. Unfortunately I could not get the air filter housing out to access the passenger side headlight so I had to stop. I got the top of the filter housing off, removed the air filter, and disconnected the MAF sensor but could not get the bottom of the air filter housing out. It's secured to something I just couldn't figure out what. If someone can figure out how to do that the rest will be a piece of cake.
On the trucks, the box simply pulls off, there are two rubber fittings, I can't imagine on the suv's it's much different.
 

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It is silly they don't just put them in all the trucks. The cost isn't much they just want a reason to sell you all the crap in the "denali" or "LTZ" trim levels.


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I did my install tonight. The box pulls out on the Yukon as well. Only tricky part is rotating it out around the various hoses. But is isn't too bad. I was taking my time and the whole install took a few hours.

A few teasers:

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Steve is that hid in the projector housing????

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If it is, I'm ordering hid kit right now

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Yup. SLT halogen projectors with Theretrofitsource.com Morimoto Elite 3Five ballast with H11 XB 4300K bulbs and Canbus harness.

Just posted up a big old install thread. In the 2015 exterior forum.

Truck is 12 hours off the dealer lot and already modded!


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Yup. SLT halogen projectors with Theretrofitsource.com Morimoto Elite 3Five ballast with H11 XB 4300K bulbs and Canbus harness.

Just posted up a big old install thread. In the 2015 exterior forum.

Truck is 12 hours off the dealer lot and already modded!


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Thanks Steve. Are the plug and play or did you have to wire them.


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The wiring is plug and play.

The Canbus harness plugs into the connector that plugs into the stock bulb. Then you have to drill a hole In the access cap to run that harness out to the ballast and then the HID power feed back into the bulb housing.

But there is no new power run to the battery or new relays or anything like that.


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Just wondering if anyone has found or is using LED's in the Denali high beams yet? (9005's)
 

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